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Thomas Emery Obituary
Thomas served in WW II until wounded in 1945. He was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. He graduated from McKinley High School, Canton, Ohio; attended The Cleveland School of Art; and the Cleveland Institute of Art, graduating in 1952 with a BA in Fine Art.
Thomas was a long time Boy Scout Leader, Member of the San Diego Artist Assoc., Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, Optimist Club of Solana Beach, Member of Masonic Lodge #35, San Diego. He taught for many years at San Diego City College and on TV Classroom. He had a Studio in Balboa Park before opening his present studio in Solana Beach. His works of art are on display all over the United States. He was also instrumental in restoring many buildings in Balboa Park.
Thomas is preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, Mary, brother, John, first wife, Anna Marie, and second wife, Florence.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Kernion of Escondido and Leanne Emery Szyndler of Gilbert, Arizona; five grandsons; one granddaughter; five great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; one great-great-grandson; sister, Willa Jane (Earl) Roland; brother-in-law, Wally Isimine of Honolulu, Hawaii; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held on October 22, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway, San Diego, CA 92128.
It was the wish of the deceased to be cremated and his ashes taken with those of his beloved wife, Florence, to Hawaii and scattered at sea.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made in the name of Thomas P. Emery to the Boy Scouts of America, San Diego Chapter.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cheryl Edwards
September 11, 2017
I was a caregiver for Mr. Emery and have often thought about him and how he was doing. Sad to hear of his death. My condolences to the family.
Fred Campbell
October 21, 2011
A Scoutmaster needs the friendship of his fellow scouters too. Thank you Tom for being a friend. We shared many scouting activities, whether it was camp at Mataguay or an Eagle Dinner, we took time to share our experiences with each other. Our Lord's peace to you my scouting brother. I'll miss you.
October 20, 2011
I'll never forget the original bedtime stories,the animal pancakes, how we did acrobatic stunts together as a child.
After high school you woke the household up in the morning with John Sousa's marching band music and that cheerful "good morning"
You overcame much, and accomplished so much! I am so proud of you..and forever happy, that I know you are in heaven, and I know I will see you again.
I love you Pop!
Linda
Christopher Payton
October 20, 2011
Mr Emery was the ultimate Scout Master; firm and caring at the same time. I owe much of the success I have had in life to him. I am proud to be one of his Eagles. It is time for you to soar my friend!
October 20, 2011
Like so many of the boys who were in Tom's Boy Scout troop, I became a better man and a better father because of Tom's unique way of teaching and preparing us for life beyond scouting. I'm proud and very lucky to have had him in my life. Goodbye Mr. Emery, thank you for all you've done for me and so many others. Bob Serrano (Ramona, CA)
Grant Usell
October 20, 2011
Mr. Emery was an important person in my life. He was my Troop 610 Scoutmaster in the late 1970's. He is the reason why I have a love of the outdoors. He lead many scouts on backpack trips in the local Deserts and the Sierra Nevada Mts. I have wonderful memories of summer camp at Mataguay Scout Reservation, we would camp for a week and have to cook, clean and take care of ourselves. Mr Emery at the time had more than 60 kids under his charge and he excelled at keeping us in line as well as teaching us how to become men.
Mr. Emery is a true Hero to me and many others. God Bless you Mr. Emery!!
Grant Usell, Poway Ca.
Kevin Pavlu
October 20, 2011
Goodbye my friend. You helped to make me what I am today. I will miss you. Take a moment to look down and be proud of what you have done for me.
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